thebassist Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) SOLD today to a lovely bloke. Here is my all original 1964 Fender Jazz Bass. It's all honest, natural wear and tear - I've owned this bass for the past 20 years and I've really looked after it myself - looks pretty much the same as when I originally bought it. This bass really plays beautifully with an arrow straight neck, fully working trussrod, electronics, etc. My bass playing needs have changed and I'm primarily playing 6-string nowadays so after considerable deliberation, I've decided now could be the time to sell it to someone else to enjoy. If you've got any questions, please fire away. I'll certainly add to this description based on things I'm asked and things I remember. I'm based in Bournemouth, Dorset. I would consider a trade for a 6-string Fodera or a 6-string Ken Smith with cash adjustment. I'm not looking for any other trades at all. Serial number: L40720 Neck date: 7 JUN 64A Colour: original sunburst Weight: 9 lbs 2oz Case: 70s [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/IMG_1347_zpslygrsssg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/IMG_1348_zpsd8eepzrc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/IMG_1349_zpsv7mekokb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/IMG_1350_zpsfmxjmr6r.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/IMG_1351_zpsaytfmffy.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/IMG_1352_zps5noiyw9h.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/IMG_1363_zps6v8gswmc.jpg.html"][/url] 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[url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/IMG_1396_zps6wmsfdsf.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/6_zpsokgdkqee.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/4_zpsqcvr3tbq.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/3_zpszwfz3aww.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/2_zpskiyz1sju.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/1_zpsx0ngoei6.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/5_zpsuqezmwtt.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew1_zpstmczqgam.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew3_zpsz8spw8uh.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew2_zpszfqfp0fn.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew4_zpsxhxvly4r.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/jazzes_zpspzxdgluf.jpg.html"][/url] Edited June 26, 2016 by thebassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SephaldaSimorangkir Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Oh GOD !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I've been lucky enough to play this. It's even better in the flesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I played this briefly last week. It's an excellent example, and I seriously doubt you'll find a nicer person to deal with than Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) [url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/IMG_1386_zpshqkfghfo.jpg.html"][/url] With frets like that this bass gots da funk fo sho That is not a criticism, on the off chance that anyone thinks it is. Edited June 13, 2016 by owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 That looks as though it'd sound great, if that makes sense?! Lovely bass.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Salivary glands - engage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnysonic Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I could be interested. Couple of questions. What's with the slither of on the back of the neck? Is there damage underneath? And, is there any overspray or touch up in the front? There seems some discolouration in the area around the bridge pickup and above it. Perhaps it's just really overarm rubbing. Thanks, Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnysonic Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I meant slither of wood of course! Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Johnnysonic' timestamp='1465944392' post='3072420'] I could be interested. Couple of questions. What's with the slither of on the back of the neck? Is there damage underneath? And, is there any overspray or touch up in the front? There seems some discolouration in the area around the bridge pickup and above it. Perhaps it's just really overarm rubbing. Thanks, Johnny [/quote] Hi - there is no overspray or touch ups and I'm told the slither on the back of the neck is normal. The discolouration, I'm rather ashamed to admit, is grime. I've thought about cleaning it all up but am a bit afraid of using something and damaging it. Edited June 16, 2016 by thebassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnysonic Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Thanks for this. To be fair, the slither of wood isn't normal; someone's stuck it in there, presumably to work like a shim to raise the neck. I just wanted to make sure there was no damage to the neck, but I guess there isn't. I'll message you; hopefully we can do a deal. Best, Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Johnnysonic' timestamp='1466031743' post='3072992'] Thanks for this. To be fair, the slither of wood isn't normal; someone's stuck it in there, presumably to work like a shim to raise the neck. I just wanted to make sure there was no damage to the neck, but I guess there isn't. I'll message you; hopefully we can do a deal. Best, Johnny [/quote] I was told it was normal by a reputable dealer who checked my bass over and who sells a lot of pre-CBS Fenders. I'll be more than happy to share that information with anyone who requests it by PM. Here are some links found via a Google search about Fender shims which appear to back up what the dealer said. [url="http://eddievegas.com/store/details/1963-Orig-Neck-Shim-Fender-Stratocaster-Pre-CBS.php"]http://eddievegas.co...ter-Pre-CBS.php[/url] [url="http://ze1bmsaq0o.talkiforum.com/20131031/strattele-neck-shims-yes-leo-fender-did-this-3341884/"]http://ze1bmsaq0o.ta...d-this-3341884/[/url] [url="http://www.guitarhq.com/fender.html"]http://www.guitarhq.com/fender.html[/url] [url="http://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/shim-wood-makes-any-difference.133909/"]http://www.thegearpa...ference.133909/[/url] [url="http://www.chubbuckguitars.com/blog/2012/06/22/1964-jazzmaster-oh-baby"]http://www.chubbuckg...zmaster-oh-baby[/url] [url="http://pellegrinlowend.com/fenddate.html"]http://pellegrinlowe...m/fenddate.html[/url] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Musical_Instruments_Corporation"]https://en.wikipedia...nts_Corporation[/url] Edited June 18, 2016 by thebassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Johnnysonic' timestamp='1466031743' post='3072992'] Thanks for this. To be fair, the slither of wood isn't normal; someone's stuck it in there, presumably to work like a shim to raise the neck. I just wanted to make sure there was no damage to the neck, but I guess there isn't. I'll message you; hopefully we can do a deal. Best, Johnny [/quote] I can recommend the Fender bass book. I too knew nothing about old Fender basses until I read that. Bump for a great bass and seller. Edited June 18, 2016 by ambient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 Cheers Ambient. Was on hold but buyer has unfortunately been unable to gather the funds together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Gulp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Looks fantastic. How about a pic minus the pickguard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1466278014' post='3074664'] Looks fantastic. How about a pic minus the pickguard? [/quote] [URL=http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew1_zpstmczqgam.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag101/minuspilots/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew1_zpstmczqgam.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew3_zpsz8spw8uh.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag101/minuspilots/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew3_zpsz8spw8uh.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew2_zpszfqfp0fn.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag101/minuspilots/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew2_zpszfqfp0fn.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew4_zpsxhxvly4r.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag101/minuspilots/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/fnew4_zpsxhxvly4r.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Talk about a bass having mojo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnysonic Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Hi thebassist, I've just sent you on offer. See what you think. Best, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Bump...and a nice discount for anyone using Euros! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbass967 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 [quote name='fbass967' timestamp='1466778050' post='3078747'] Fantastic [/quote] If only your Fodera was a six Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnysonic Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Here's a bump. Nice bass! Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 Sold today to a lovely gent. And here is my final photo of the '64 with the buyers beautiful and original '62. [URL=http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/jazzes_zpspzxdgluf.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag101/minuspilots/1964%20Fender%20Jazz%20Bass/jazzes_zpspzxdgluf.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 In very good company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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